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Heliport

Blue Mountains Hospital Helipad

ICAO YXKM🇦🇺 Katoomba
Coordinates
33.7053°S, 150.3224°E
Elevation
3,333 ft (1,016 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
AU-NSW
Time zone
Sydney(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
12.4° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:56
Sunrise
06:21
Sunset
17:40
Civil dusk
18:05

About 11h 19m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Blue Mountains Hospital Helipad

Blue Mountains Hospital Helipad is a heliport in Katoomba, Australia (ICAO YXKM). It sits at an elevation of 3,333 ft (1,016 m). It observes Australia/Sydney local time. The nearest airport is Katoomba Airport (YKAT), about 2.2 nm to the n.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Airspace in this area(14)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A1Class ACTAFL180FL245
BRISBANE FIR CTA A1Class ACTAFL180FL245
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
SYDNEY CTA C12Class CCTAFL115FL125
SYDNEY CTA C11Class CCTA8500 ft MSLFL115
SYDNEY CTA C10Class CCTA7500 ft MSL8500 ft MSL
SOUTH-EASTERN CTA C1Class CCTAFL125FL155
SOUTH-EASTERN CTA C2Class CCTAFL155FL180
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCYClass EControlled8500 ft MSLFL180
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
EAST COAST CTA E2Class EControlled8500 ft MSLFL125
SYDNEY CENTREClass EControlledGND6000 ft MSL
MELBOURNE CENTREClass EControlledGND6000 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Australia airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Blue Mountains Hospital Helipad.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Blue Mountains Hospital Helipad?

The ICAO code for Blue Mountains Hospital Helipad is YXKM.

Where is Blue Mountains Hospital Helipad located?

Blue Mountains Hospital Helipad is heliport located in Katoomba, Australia, at an elevation of 3,333 ft (1,016 m).

What time zone is Blue Mountains Hospital Helipad in?

Blue Mountains Hospital Helipad is in the Australia/Sydney time zone (UTC+10:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Blue Mountains Hospital Helipad?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Blue Mountains Hospital Helipad is approximately 12.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Blue Mountains Hospital Helipad?

The nearest airport to Blue Mountains Hospital Helipad is Katoomba Airport (YKAT), about 2.2 nm to the n, followed by Gingkin Airfield and [Duplicate] Western Sydney International Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Blue Mountains Hospital Helipad data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.